Senator stalls 3 ‘unfit’ officer promotions in retort to Hegseth
The senator made clear the holds were a direct response to Pete Hegseth's decision to block the promotions of two Black and two female officers.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Lawmakers revive push for veterans disability reform bill
The measure would allow medically retired military personnel to receive both their full retirement pay and VA disability compensation.
By Patricia Kime
GOP hopefuls debate China, Ukraine, troops at US southern border
Several candidates at the first Republican debate held Wednesday advocated sending more active-duty troops to work along the U.S. border with Mexico.
Republican defense bill would move Mexico under US Southern Command
Military relations with Mexico currently fall under the purview of U.S. Northern Command.
Florida National Guard activated to help with migrant increase
More than 4,400 migrants, mostly Cubans with some Haitians, have arrived by boat in Florida since August.
Migrants in Martha’s Vineyard given shelter at Joint Base Cape Cod
Base services include health care, crisis counseling, translators, food, clothing, and case managers to help with temporary housing.
Senate panel OKs Iraq war authorization repeal
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved a measure to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Iraq War authorizations, a further step toward curbing presidential war-making powers.
By Joe Gould
Iraq AUMF repeal vote delayed until mid-July
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to take up a bipartisan measure to repeal the 2002 and 1991 war authorizations for Iraq in mid-July.
By Joe Gould
‘Find a way to serve.’ | Dear Young American: Ron Shurer
Staff Sgt. Ron Shurer earned the Medal of Honor for actions as a Special Forces medic in Afghanistan in 2008. In the first installment of Dear Young American, he talks about finding a way to serve those around you, no matter where you are.
By Ben Murray
House Armed Services chair ‘deeply concerned’ by White House budget delays
The Democratic chairman of the House Armed Services Committee blasted the White House for “dragging their feet” on the federal budget, urging its release by May 10 to avoid a continuing resolution.
By Joe Gould
Intel, acquisition and budget nominees for Pentagon announced
The three nominees are the first announced for the Pentagon since Dec. 30.
By Aaron Mehta
Did the Florida governor just compare schoolchildren to Navy SEALs?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis contrasts schoolchildren with Navy SEALs in effort to bolster support for reopening schools.
By Sarah Sicard